West Coker C of E VC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
West Coker C of E VC Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: West Coker C of E VC Primary School was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, West Coker, BA22 9AS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts West Coker C of E VC Primary School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ← West Coker C of E VC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At West Coker C of E VC Primary School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Coker C of E VC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Dawes Twineworks Visitor Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2021 |
| BP West Yeovil SF Connect Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| East Coker Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bridge Farm Cider Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| East Coker Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Passmores Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about West Coker C of E VC Primary School
What is West Coker C of E VC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
West Coker C of E VC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 June 2026.
Is West Coker C of E VC Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Coker C of E VC Primary School last inspected?
West Coker C of E VC Primary School was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Coker C of E VC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Coker C of E VC Primary School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and West Coker C of E VC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects West Coker C of E VC Primary School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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